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News Article Count: 0
The following are press releases, ministry updates and media mentions of the Headquarters and Corporate Services Division.
Press Releases Article Count: 6
Our latest statements to to the public.
Ministry Updates Article Count: 2
Multimedia Article Count: 0
Videos, audio recordings and links to official external multimedia content.
Photo Galleries Article Count: 1
The following are photographs taken during key Ministry events.
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Podcasts Article Count: 2
The following are recordings of radio programs, speeches and other audio content that are available from the Ministry.
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Divisions Article Count: 0
Headquarter and Corporate Services Article Count: 4
Administration Article Count: 2
Accounts Article Count: 1
About Headquarters and Corporate Services Division Article Count: 1
Our Units Article Count: 2
The Headquarters and Corporate Services Division is made up of two sub-divisions, they are the Administration Division and Accounts Division. The Administration Division handles all human resource related issues of the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, Labour and Immigration including the Ministry’s day to day administrative functions. The Accounts Division all financial management issues of the Ministry.
Our Location Article Count: 1
Our Structure Article Count: 1
Functions of the Headquarters and Corporate Services Division Article Count: 2
The Headquarters and Corporate Services Division is responsible for providing human resources, administrative and financial management services to the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, Labour and Immigration. It ensures the day to day running of the Ministry and for the creation of job descriptions to meet the Ministry’s needs.
Opportunities Article Count: 1
Forms Article Count: 1
Industrial Development Article Count: 3
Technical training assistant programs for SMEs in the country Article Count: 1
Technology sourcing and information Article Count: 1
Industrial estates and economic zones Article Count: 1
Relevant Legislations Article Count: 1
Development of SME national policy framework and studies Article Count: 1
About the Industrial Development Division Article Count: 1
Our Units Article Count: 5
The IDD is made up of four Units that provide technical support and advisory services to enhance industrial development capacity, promote entrepreneurship and promote and develop SMI products and SME Services throughout the Solomon Islands.
Structure of Division Article Count: 1
Our Location Article Count: 1
Functions of the Industrial Development Division Article Count: 6
The Industrial Development Division is responsible for and carries out the following roles in the execution of its functions.
Projects Article Count: 6
The Industrial Development Division’s (IDD) National Project Office is responsible for coordinating the development of National Development Projects. These Projects are developed under three programs.
Events Article Count: 1
The following are events of and involving the Industrial Development Division.
Business and Cooperatives Article Count: 2
Training and Development Program (T&DP) Article Count: 1
Promotion and Establishment of Associations Article Count: 1
Formulation of a National Cooperative Policy Article Count: 1
Review of Cooperative Societies 1999 Draft Act Article Count: 1
Director's Welcome Article Count: 1
About BCD Article Count: 1
Our Units Article Count: 2
The Business and Cooperatives Development Division is made up of two Divisions, namely the Business Unit and the Cooperative Society Unit.
Functions of the BCD Article Count: 7
The Business and Cooperatives and Development Division is responsible for providing support and advisory services to established Solomon Islands businesses, cooperative societies and associations. The review of national policies for these entities and associations also fall under the responsibility of the Division.
Registering a Cooperative Society Process Article Count: 6
MSME Loan Guarantee Scheme Process Article Count: 4
Forms Article Count: 1
Fees Article Count: 1
Events Article Count: 1
Legislation Article Count: 1
Contacts Article Count: 1
Resources Article Count: 1
Organisational Structure Article Count: 1
Marketing and Export Promotions Article Count: 2
Who are we Article Count: 3
Functions of the Division Article Count: 4
The MEPD carries out a number of key functions as part of its role to support local businesses and exporters.
Exporter Centre Article Count: 2
Welcome to the Marketing and Exports Promotion Division’s Export Centre. Here we make available information for the exporters’ benefit on requirements that exporters may be required to be aware of, comply with or pay for.
Directory Article Count: 2
The following is a Directory listing information on Buyers and Exporters associated with the Marketing and Export Promotion Division.
Events Article Count: 1
Contacts Article Count: 1
The following contact details can be used to get in touch with the Marketing and Export Promotion Division.
Resources Article Count: 1
Consumer Affairs and Price Control Article Count: 3
Education Services Article Count: 1
Information Services Article Count: 2
Mediation and Inspection Services Article Count: 1
Trade measurement services Article Count: 2
Price control services Article Count: 2
Affiliation to international organization (Consumer International Regional Office for Asia/Pacific) Article Count: 1
About Consumer Affairs and Price Control Article Count: 3
Our Units Article Count: 2
The Consumer Affairs and Price Control Division (CAPC) Division consists of two (2) units.
Functions of the Division Article Count: 7
The Consumer Affairs and Price Control Division is responsible for and carries out the following roles in the execution of its functions
Foreign Investment Article Count: 4
Functions of the Division Article Count: 4
The government of Solomon Islands considers private investment as a high priority for economic development and growth. The government encourages foreign investors with strategic development proposals, aligned with its national aims and objectives regarding the environment and social structures – in particular where such investment will assist with socio-economic developments in rural and remote areas.
To learn more about what we do, please visit our pages on the Solomon Islands Government’s Business Registry.
Why invest in Solomon Islands? Article Count: 7
Why invest in the Solomon Islands? Because it makes sense. The Solomon Islands Government is seeking new ways of ensuring long term economic stability in the country. As such, one of the areas being looked at by the Government is the facilitation and encouragement of activities and investments that lead to economic and development growth. In this regard, it is placing high importance on private sector investment and development as part of its priority to achieve self reliance, economic independence and sustainability. InvestSolomons believes that in view of this policy, the government sees foreign investment participation in the development of Solomon Islands as an important tool to achieve this aim. Solomon Islands is endowed with abundant natural resources that offer unique investment opportunities with diversified investment potentials in several areas. Foreign Investors who have the capacity and resources to utilize these investment opportunities and potentials are welcomed by the Government of Solomon Islands to engage in productive economic activities that will both benefit the investor and the citizens of Solomon Islands.
What activities are reserved for local investors Article Count: 2
How do I register a foreign investment? Article Count: 4
Learn about the steps, processes and standard forms and fee that are required in order to register a foreign investment.
Search for a foreign investment Article Count: 1
Legislation Article Count: 1
Contacts Article Count: 1
About FID Article Count: 4
Investment Facilitation Committee? Article Count: 4
The Investment Facilitation Committee (IFC) is a Committee set up under Section 25 of the Foreign Investment Act 2005.
Partnership Projects Article Count: 1
International Agreements Article Count: 1
Stakeholders and Partners Article Count: 1
Forms Article Count: 1
Fees Article Count: 1
Learn more about Invest Solomons Article Count: 1
InvestSolomons is headed by a Director and a Deputy who are supported in their functions by the heads of the Division’s Units.
Our Units Article Count: 3
InvestSolomons is made up of three Units. Each of these Units is responsible for the execution of specific tasks that support the functions of InvestSolomons’ Divisional Heads.
Registry of Companies Article Count: 7
I want to Register a... Article Count: 1
Business Name Article Count: 3
Learn how to register, update and maintain a business name.
Company Article Count: 10
Learn how to register, update and maintain a company.
Fees Article Count: 1
Business Name Article Count: 3
Learn how to register, update and maintain a business name.
Company Article Count: 2
Learn how to register, update and maintain a company.
Legislation Article Count: 0
Who are we Article Count: 2
Secured Transaction Filling Office Article Count: 1
Immigration Article Count: 3
Visa Article Count: 2
Converting a visa Article Count: 1
I want to apply for a... Article Count: 1
Short Term Visa Article Count: 3
Short term visas are offered to foreign nationals who wish to visit the Solomon Islands for a short term stay. This can be for a maximum period of 3 months or 12 months depending on the visa type.
Business Visa Process Article Count: 8
Extended stay visitor visa process Article Count: 7
Visitor Visa Process Article Count: 8
Long Term Visa Article Count: 8
Long term visas are offered to foreign nationals who plan to reside (usually for the purpose of setting up a business, investing, employment. Study, research, exchange or for religious purposes) must apply to the Director of Immigration for a visa to enter and reside prior to entering Solomon Islands. The maximum validity of a visa to enter and reside is two years. Current visa holders wishing to further extend their stay in Solomon Islands must apply to the Director of Immigration two months prior to the expiry of their existing visa with all requirements provided.
Long term employment visa process Article Count: 10
Long Term Family Relationship Visa Process Article Count: 10
Long term foreign national dependent (child) visa process Article Count: 9
Long term foreign national dependent (spouse) visa process Article Count: 10
Long term special purpose (other) visa process Article Count: 10
Long term special purpose (research) visa process Article Count: 10
Long term special purpose (volunteer) visa process Article Count: 10
Long term student visa process Article Count: 10
Exemption Visas Article Count: 1
Passports Article Count: 1
I want to apply for... Article Count: 12
The Passport Unit issues the following travel documents and certificates. Please click on a link below to apply for a passport, travel document or emergency certificate.
I already have a passport and want to... Article Count: 6
The Passport Unit can issue new passports to Solomon Islanders who may have lost or damaged their passport and want it replaced. Passports renewals are also handled by the Unit.
Legislations Article Count: 1
About the Immigration Division Article Count: 2
Our Units Article Count: 8
The Immigration Division is made up of four Units. They include the Border Control Unit, Permit Unit, Passport Unit and Enforcement Unit.
Our Structure Article Count: 1
Current Structure for the immigration Division (2020 - 2024)
Our Location Article Count: 1
Fees Article Count: 1
Labour Article Count: 2
About the Labour Division Article Count: 5
The Labour Division is one of the Ministry of Commerce Industry Labour and Industry’s (MCILI) ten (10) Divisions. The Division is organized into five (5) Units encompassing all aspects of labour related activities.
The Division’s Units are:
Functions of the Labour Division Article Count: 5
As per the 5 Units of the Labour Division, below are their functions according to the respective Units.
Forms Article Count: 1
Fees Article Count: 2
Legislation Article Count: 1
Contacts Article Count: 1
Trade Dispute Panel Article Count: 3
Functions of the Panel Article Count: 5
The Trade Dispute Panel (TDP) handles cases in which recognition is sought by a trade union and facilitates or encourages a negotiated agreement (conciliation) in cases of trade disputes. Where such an agreement cannot be reached, the TDP is responsible for deliberating on the matter before it makes an award in accordance with the Trade Disputes Act 1981.
What Types of Disputes are Heard by Trade Dispute Panel? Article Count: 2
The Trade Disputes Panel can hear and make a decision on two types of cases. These are cases of Trade Disputes and cases in which there is a claim by an employee of an Unfair Dismissal.
Trade Disputes Article Count: 1
Trade Dispute Process Article Count: 7
TDP hearings Article Count: 3
Panel Fees Article Count: 2
Legislation Article Count: 1
Contacts Article Count: 1
About the Panel Article Count: 2
Foreword Article Count: 1
About Us Article Count: 5
Consumer Affairs and Price Control Division Article Count: 0
About Consumer Affairs and Price Control Article Count: 1
Units Article Count: 2
The Consumer Affairs and Price Control Division (CAPC) Division consists of two (2) units.